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Purdue University’s College of Technology is one of the largest and most renowned technology schools in the nation with more than 30,000 living alumni. More than 5,500 Purdue students are currently pursuing College of Technology degrees in nine technology disciplines:

• Aviation Technology (AT) - Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Aviation Management, and Professional Flight
  
• Building Construction Management (BCM)
  
• Computer Graphics Technology (CGT)
  
• Computer and Information Technology (CIT)
  
• Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)
  
• Industrial Technology, Industrial Distribution (IT)

• Engineering/Technology Teacher Education (ETTE)
  
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET)
  
• Organizational Leadership & Supervision (OLS)

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What is the College of Technology?

The College of Technology:

• Consists of eight academic departments, and resides in ten Indiana communities in addition to the West Lafayette campus.
• Includes plans of study that blend technical coursework with communication and humanistic-social studies
• Accommodates students whose technological interests and aptitudes are applications-oriented.
• With an 89 percent placement rate within six months of graduation, the college prepares graduates for immediate employment and excellent career growth in business, industry and service agencies or within industrial and vocational education.

Is technology for you?

The following list includes some general interests/aptitudes and activities among College of Technology students. See if they match yours ...

Interests

You should consider a plan of study within the College of Technology if you:

• Like to discover how things work
• Learn through best hands-on experiences
• Enjoy solving problems
• Prefer to work as part of a team
• Have an aptitude in science and math
• Welcome opportunities to try new technologies
• Are interested in teaching technology to high school or middle school students
• Want to gain skills to help you manage both people and projects

Activities

As a technology student you may:

• Use information technology and communication skills to solve problems
• Apply engineering principles to design electronic systems
• Solve problems, hands-on, using state-of-the-art electronic equipment
• Learn to fly planes and simulators to achieve industry certificates and ratings
• Discover all about avionics, materials, and composites
• Organize, lead, and manage the people, materials, and processes of construction
• Explore manufacturing, testing, product development, plant operations, and quality control

To learn more about your educational options within the College of Technology, speak with one of the College’s academic advisors. Call (765) 494-2552 or e-mail: techinfo@purdue.edu